Ritz Carlton Main Kitchen in Amelia Island
Last inspected:
4750 Amelia Island Parkway, Amelia Island, FL 32034-5501Ritz Carlton Main Kitchen in Amelia Island averaged 8.8 violations per inspection across 24 inspections from February 2023 to December 2025, significantly exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2 violations per inspection. High-priority violations have been persistent, including recurring employee health policy violations (cited in at least 6 inspections), hand washing violations (appearing in at least 4 inspections), chemical storage violations (appearing in at least 3 inspections), and shell stock handling violations (appearing in at least 4 inspections). The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A fire safety violation was documented on November 19, 2024, for the absence of a current boiler insurance inspector report or certificate. The most recent inspection on December 18, 2025 identified 36 violations and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, marking a significant escalation from prior inspections. The previous inspection on March 25, 2025 also recommended an administrative complaint after identifying 5 high-priority violations including management awareness, employee health reporting, and hand washing deficiencies.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ritz Carlton Main Kitchen in Amelia Island: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
Ritz Carlton Main Kitchen in Amelia Island: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Ritz Carlton Main Kitchen in Amelia Island: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 3 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Ritz Carlton Main Kitchen in Amelia Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ritz Carlton Main Kitchen in Amelia Island last inspected?
- Ritz Carlton Main Kitchen in Amelia Island was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 18, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Ritz Carlton Main Kitchen in Amelia Island?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ritz Carlton Main Kitchen in Amelia Island are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Ritz Carlton Main Kitchen in Amelia Island had?
- Ritz Carlton Main Kitchen in Amelia Island has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ritz Carlton Main Kitchen in Amelia Island find?
- Ritz Carlton Main Kitchen in Amelia Island was most recently inspected on December 18, 2025 with 19 violation(s), including 6 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Ritz Carlton Main Kitchen in Amelia Island ever been shut down?
- No, Ritz Carlton Main Kitchen in Amelia Island has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Ritz Carlton Main Kitchen in Amelia Island had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Ritz Carlton Main Kitchen in Amelia Island has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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